Looking for the perfect way to start your day? Head to Patika Coffee for some fantastic java. It’s a sweet little coffee trailer on Congress Avenue, so you can take in the sights and sounds of the area while you sip your cuppa joe. Their brew is made from fresh beans from  Austin’s premier roaster, Cuvee, so it has that robust taste without a trace of bitterness. Whether your coffee style runs to espresso, cappuccino, latte, or just a black cup with or without cream, you’ll love what they have to offer. Like your coffee flavored? They make their own super-yummy syrups. Not a java fan? Not to worry. They’ve got chai and Italian sodas, too. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30am unti. 5:30pm, Saturday from 8:00am until 2:00pm.

Patika Coffee
4th St and Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 535-3955
http://www.yelp.com/biz/patika-coffee-austin

We're well into 2013, a time when many people begin faltering on your New Year's Resolutions. If your goals are fitness-related, keep the momentum going and follow these simple steps for sticking with an exercise program.

Be realistic about your limits
Look at your schedule, your interests, and your current fitness level when selecting an exercise program. Be honest with yourself – taking on more than you can handle will only be discouraging. Make your goal something manageable and remember, small steps can have big results!

Try a few different workouts
Take your time finding an exercise style that appeals to you. The more you like it, the more likely you'll be to stick with it. Be open-minded and ask your friends and family for their favorite workout ideas – you never know what might work for you until you try it.

Set goals for yourself
Pick something that is challenging but within reach. Once you’ve met your goal, set a new one. Do something to reward yourself every time you meet a goal to keep your motivation at its peak.

Make exercise part of your daily routine
Try walking or biking all or part of your commute to and from work. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, every day. Work out while you’re watching TV. Build exercise into your routine and soon you won't know how to live without it!

Work out with friends
Set up a weekly walk, run or gym date with friends. You’ll have more fun, and you will serve as each other’s motivation. Also, it's a great way to hang out and visit with one another without going out to eat or for drinks.

Hey Everyone!

It's time for the Summer Fan Drive!
For 23 years, Central Texas has rallied under the hot, Texas sun to bring relief and comfort to vulnerable seniors, adults with disabilities, and families. By Joining in on the Summer Fan Drive, we all can be a critical part of this effort!

How much can a fan really help?
When Family Eldercare knocks at the door of an older adult to deliver a fan, a connection is made. When they talk to that person, they may find that he or she is lonely, hungry, isolated, suffering abuse, or has unmet needs that can be addressed through one of other several programs offered by Family Eldercare.

So, what do we do to help?
The Summer Fan Drive asks that people donate NEW 20" box fans or NEW 12" (or larger) oscillating fans. The fans must be in NEW and in original packaging because of liability issues. They also accept donations. Preferably, donations should be made in $15 increments because a typical, 20" box fan is $15. NEW high-efficiency window a/c units can be donated as well.

Let's all get involved in this great event! The fan drive will be going on now through June 19. Please bring your donations to the leasing office, and we will get them to Family Eldercare!